Kleinburg – Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Francesco Sorbara, MP for Vaughan—Woodbridge, and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, announced a federal investment of $25 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. The current facility will be renovated and expanded to meet net-zero carbon building standards. The project will …
Yellowknife – Tobacco use remains a significant preventable cause of premature death in Canada, with approximately 46,000 people dying from tobacco-related illnesses every year. The Government of Canada has a comprehensive strategy to help Canadians who smoke to quit. It also aims to protect youth and people who do not use tobacco from the dangers of tobacco use and nicotine …
Quebec – Frankie’s Organic is a business that manufactures, packages and distributes certified organic snacks. In addition to its own line of products, made with whole grains and USDA-certified organic, the company also packs for other retailers and brands private-label snacks that are also guaranteed to be gluten-free, GMO-free and pesticide-free. Supporting business digitization contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is …
WINNIPEG – The Government of Canada is supporting Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum’s infrastructure project to renovate and modernize its historic building. Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital), announced $1,916,573 in funding for the renovation and restoration of the 170-year-old building. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate …
It’s nearly time to spring into action and register for spring recreation programs! The City of Toronto’s spring program registration will open on the following dates: Tuesday, March 4 at 7am – Etobicoke York and Toronto East York Wednesday, March 5 at 7am – North York and Scarborough The City is the largest provider of recreation programs for people of …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton, in partnership with the Brampton Horticultural Society, is excited to announce the 13th annual Seedy Saturday and Garden Show. Save the date | 13th Annual Seedy Saturday and Garden Show Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St. E., Brampton ON This free, family-friendly event provides …
Saskatchewan – Tourism is an important and growing part of the Saskatchewan economy. Statistics Canada reports a strong increase in travel spending in Saskatchewan, generating $2.85 billion in 2023. Tourism operators and communities across Saskatchewan are eager to offer a variety of recreational opportunities to new and returning visitors to experience distinct natural landscapes and cultural attractions. The Government of …
Alberta — Upgrades to an events and cultural facility and to the bridge structure along the main road will help improve a community area in Alberta, thanks to a combined investment of more than $5 million from the federal government and Saddle Lake Cree Nation. The Saddle Lake Cultural Centre and Community Hall retrofit included components to improve heat retention, replacement of some HVAC equipment, …
Ottawa – The development of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) initiative in the Toronto to Québec City Corridor is Canada’s largest infrastructure project in over a generation. Due to the complexity of this initiative and to maximize value to taxpayers, Transport Canada and Public Services Procurement Canada conducted an innovative procurement process to: attract consortia with world-class expertise in designing, implementing …
Halifax – Parks Canada is excited to launch three new virtual experiences that offer innovative ways to explore and learn about Sable Island National Park Reserve. Sable Island, a thin crescent of shifting sand 290 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the definition of the word “remote.” For generations, the island and its iconic populations of wild horses and …
